416 pages • first pub 1975 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780684853901
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publication date: 04 June 1999
Description
In this acclaimed novel that inspired the Academy Award-winning motion picture, Larry McMurtry created two unforgettable characters who won the hearts of readers and moviegoers everywhere: Aurora Greenway and her daughter Emma. Aurora is the kind ...
Community Reviews Summary of 376 reviews
Moods
sad 64%
funny 57%
reflective 35%
inspiring 21%
lighthearted 14%
tense 14%
challenging 7%
dark 7%
relaxing 7%
Pace
medium 46%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | A mix: 10%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Cancer, Infidelity, Terminal illnessModerate
Domestic abuse, Sexism, Toxic relationshipMinor
Body shaming, Death, Sexual violence416 pages • first pub 1975 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780684853901
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publication date: 04 June 1999
Description
In this acclaimed novel that inspired the Academy Award-winning motion picture, Larry McMurtry created two unforgettable characters who won the hearts of readers and moviegoers everywhere: Aurora Greenway and her daughter Emma. Aurora is the kind ...
Community Reviews Summary of 376 reviews
Moods
sad 64%
funny 57%
reflective 35%
inspiring 21%
lighthearted 14%
tense 14%
challenging 7%
dark 7%
relaxing 7%
Pace
medium 46%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | A mix: 10%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Cancer, Infidelity, Terminal illnessModerate
Domestic abuse, Sexism, Toxic relationshipMinor
Body shaming, Death, Sexual violence